Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, August 31, 2025

Below is a table for each race of the day. The table is ordered by our algorythmically calculated expected order of finish. Our program takes into account past performances, workout times, speed ratings, recency, and breeder/jockey data amoung other data points.

Using the “Expected” column, the lower number is better. When there is a clear lowest value, we like that horse best to win. In situations where many horses share low numbers, we like those horses equally well. If no horse is under 3, the results are less clear to us and bettors should examine the race more closely.

Using the “Value” column, we present the minimum payout we would recommend betting the particular horse. Look for higher-paying odds than those listed if you like that horse.

Scratches are notated and will be updated as available.

RACE NUMBER 1 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Victoria Elizabeth 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Really Thirsty 1.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Mi Tormenta 6.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Mitole Power 4.50 4.3 8-1
6 6 No Whammie 8.00 5 9-1
5 5 Silent Tribute 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Citori 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Just Pray 2.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Episode 5.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Party On 2.50 4.2 8-1
3 3 Shootin’ Amy 15.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Stealin’time 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Bold Time 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Military Time 2.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Valley of Kings 1.60 3.2 6-1
4 4 Apeldoorn 2.50 3.6 7-1
5 5 Kiss Me Baby 10.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Love You Lippy 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Wildfire 1.40 SCRATCH
2 2 Might Bee Trouble 4.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Buff Bay 6.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Rookie Court 8.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Rosieposie 15.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 La Belva 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Gizmo’s B F F 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 April de Velp 2.50 2.2 4-1
2 2 Old Fashioned Girl 12.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Sloans Sky 3.50 5 9-1
5 5 Very Savvy 12.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 P. S. Rising Star 6.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Laughing Out Loud 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Perfectworks 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Accelerando 6.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 King Rosso 2.50 3.8 7-1
4 4 Political Warfare 15.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Toronto City 5.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Chasing Memories 20.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Long Acting 4.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Foolish Games 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Summer Snow 4.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Shamra 6.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Quiet Maddelena 3.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Forest B 4.50 3 6-1
3 3 Blazing Sky 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Rarified (IRE) 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Sinclairity 8.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Give Me the Boots 6.00 4 7-1
4 4 Happy Valentine 2.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Tabloid Material 2.50 4.9 9-1
7 7 Beach Ready 10.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Society’s Kat 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Flashy Motor 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Miss Vyvyanne 2.50 2.3 4-1
4 4 Golden Canary 2.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Purr Factor 6.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Botta Swing 8.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Chromeplated Heart 10.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Zana 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Hurricane Gizmo 10.00 1 2-1
9 9 Twisting Pistons 4.00 1.3 3-1
2 2 Take Chances 6.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Serenading Amaya 8.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Thatsitthatsall 8.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 All for Honor 3.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Right Brightly 12.00 4.8 9-1
10 10 Powaqa 15.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Dancing in Rio 20.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Spirit O’Tipperary 20.00 7.6 14-1
11 11 Daddy’s Daisy 5.00 SCRATCH

Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late scratches and other changes – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.